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Tapas & canapé catering in Wallend, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wallend and across Greater London.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Wallend
Tapas catering in Wallend, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook croquetas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and engagement parties.
For a London drinks party in Wallend, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Wallend (E6, IG11, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Wallend?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wallend and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic houses near Wallend include Eastbury Manor House (1.5 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (2.7 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Where we can cook in Wallend
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Wallend is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Wallend
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Common questions in Wallend
Could we have live paella in Loxford Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Wallend and across Greater London
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Wallend is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Wallend
Wallend is about 1 mile west of Barking, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E6 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Wallend to London (7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Wallend, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Barking station is about 0.9 miles away.
Here we cover the E6, IG11 and E12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hall Road, Quay Road and Ascot Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A117, Wallend is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Close by, we cover events in East Ham (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-west), Upton Park (1 mile west), Manor Park (1 mile north) and Beckton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Ham (under half a mile west) and Greenwich Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wallend include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Wallend include Langdon School (within half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Dukes Head Public House (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff